What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Camp Coordinator, Bethany YMCA position at YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City?
Description
Looking for a summer job that’s more than just a paycheck? As a Summer Day Camp Coordinator at the Y, you’re providing a safe, welcoming environment for kids in your community to reach their full potential. You’re the perfect fit if you love kids, want to spend your summer having fun, and know the importance of creating a space where children can thrive physically, mentally, and socially. Apply today!
Our summer starting rate is $13.00 per hour with the potential to receive more based-on responsibilities.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
- Coordinators are responsible for staff oversight, as well as planning and implementing all activities in the childcare program at a designated day camp site.
- This is a variable hour, seasonal position, scheduled to work 40 hours per week for the duration of summer programming (typically 12 weeks) and is not eligible for YMCA full time employee benefits as it is only a seasonal full-time position during the summer months.
- Monday-Friday, some weekend hours for program training
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise staff to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children. Including assisting in applying sunscreen and making sure children stay hydrated.
- Lead games and activities.
- Maintain minimum requirements for state and YMCA standards
- Know where all group members are always.
- Administer and oversee the curriculum outlines daily as part of the goals set in conjunction with the YMCA director.
- Always maintain a 1:12 ratio.
- Report all injuries and incidences to the director.
- Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings to help plan activities.
- Develop positive relationships with parents and staff.
- Display YMCA core values (Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility always)
- Position may require work outside the regularly scheduled program hours.
- Oversee the summer feeding program for the summer day camp.
- Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors, and volunteers.
- Establish a positive relationship with each child.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must stay current in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
- Must complete all required Redwoods Trainings within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
- Must have an interest in, and like children and exemplify and support the YMCA philosophy.
- Must be 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED and have 12 hours’ elementary education or child development course work or at least 2 years’ experience working with children.
- Must attend all scheduled YMCA trainings, have current CPR certification, and uphold the YMCA employee appearance guidelines.
Salary : $13